What: A vehicle damaged in a texting-while-driving collision on Highway 401 will be the focal point for the launch of a STOP Texting while driving campaign.

Last year, distracted driving killed 78 people on Ontario roads.

This year, emergency responders will be distributing STOP Texting magnets that drivers can place on the backs of their vehicles to encourage those behind them to stop texting, keep their eyes on the road and reduce the number of accidents attributed to distracted driving.

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